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Southern Georgia Pecan Cake

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  • Author: Mollyyeh
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and moist traditional Southern Georgia pecan cake packed with crunchy pecans and warm spices, perfect for holidays or special occasions.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  7. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
  • This cake stores well and tastes even better the next day.
  • Can be served plain or with a light glaze or whipped cream.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg